my bathroom looks like dentist's office. HELP
Doodieshmoodie McGroodie
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Comments (4)Surely you have a basis to start, as you would definately know what you like and don't like. Start collecting images either online on houzz or pinterest, but also from magazines, this will start to form a picture that you can start imagining rooms from. Kitchens and bathrooms have built in fixtures that being semi permanent will be the hardest thing to select. Again draw inspiration from images and don't fuss over what's the kitchen trend of 2015. That's a gimmick, the trends are driven by you! The consumer, and they change as th year progresses, the tip is to stay true to your own tastes while learning and taking on board new and innovative things of the moment. If your thinking about a space that you want neutral and modern, then natural tnes and textures in your materials is the way to go over colour choices. Natural finishes include raw materials and tones, like timber, stone, concrete, glass and steel. Then there are textural and tactile elements that either have a visual or actual texture, like fabrics, again natural fibres are on trend like linen and suedes. Patterns at the moment are either organic or geometric. Organic are natural soft forms that work well with natures colours like greens, reds and blues, while geometric patterns are most dramatic monochromatic or tonal. start with these ideas, and think about fads, what's in right now most trendy will fade away quickest, so unless it's really you, thi about longevity and good design....See MoreNeed help for my bathroom
Comments (26)Hi again Kathleen. Just wondering what is presently dividing your shower recess and toilet? Found the attached photo which may help throw a different perspective - forget a wall. The worst of the splash will be in the alcove and if you have the shower rose on a rail, this does minimise splashing, as you could turn it away from the toilet. The rose is also height adjustable to also reduce splash. I would still put a glass door at the end of the solid wall though, to divide the two areas, create some privacy and it will make the shower cosier in winter. You say you have retired and appear to be looking at this as your forever home, then this would give you good options if the worst happened and one of you became partially immobile. It creates a large area for a shower chair to be used and room for a carer to assist. Horrible thought I know, but sadly one doesn't know what the future will bring. Will even make toilet access easier - down the track you may even need to fit a commode over the toilet. There are taller toilets now too, great for wonky knees. The only issue would be keeping toilet paper dry, but I think the alcove will assist with that. The more open area will also make cleaning a lot easier. With respect to a wall hung vanity, they are lovely, but they are also more expensive to install and I don't know how easy it would be on a cement wall. Putting the bowl on top of the bench space, does give you more drawer space, a recessed bowl will take up most of the top drawer. There are many different sized bowels these days, so it is easy to keep it to a basic size to give you vanity bench space or alternatively, you can generally off-set the bowl to create a larger space on one side. With respect to the bench top - I think any shiny surface needs constant care to keep it looking great, it all shows water marks and spills, but with just the two of you, it should not be difficult to wipe it after each use. I keep an absorbent cloth beside my vanity for this purpose and there is never any BIG clean. I have to laugh at the black vanity top - one of my joeys had black marble on her kitchen bench that was flecked with gold. I never got used to it - I was always "cleaning" the "crumbs" off the bench top. You can also use a painted glass for a bench top if you really like the reflective look of glass - similar to what is used for kitchen splashbacks now. With the age of your unit and the concrete walls, I think I would be inclined to leave the door where it is, you would have no idea what could be in that wall. You could however, simply remove the door to open the vanity area to the hallway and then put a towel rail on the wall beside the vanity. I agree with Pazz on a corner storage unit if you need storage, it won't intrude at all into the area, anything else could be a nuisance. [houzz=]...See MoreHelp. I'm one tile short in my bathroom reno
Comments (23)thanks to everyone for your helpful comments! I was going to have to pay around $190 for 6 more, but will order them from Beaumont who have a 25% sale on at the moment. I agree that I need to just live with the cost and finish the job properly, but your shortcut suggestions were all really interesting and much appreciated. And archimondo, I'd say it's like having a kangaroo loose in the top paddock....See MoreNeed help for my bathroom
Comments (5)A quick fix would be to paint the tiles. I've never used tile paint and have read a lot of mixed reviews, some people swear by it, others suggest it's of no use. My understanding is it works well if prepped and applied properly but will eventually show wear. You could paint the tiles the same white as the walls for a complete shabby chic freshen up or go with a feature colour like teal (or any colour that takes your fancy)....See MoreNanni Lee
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